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84600 Assay of volatiles

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: volatile assay, toxic alcohol screen

Quantitative assay of volatile organic compounds or volatile substances in serum, plasma, or body fluids, measured by gas chromatography to detect toxic alcohol or chemical exposure.

Clinical Context

Screens for toxic alcohol ingestion (methanol, ethylene glycol), substance exposure, or chemical poisoning; measures volatile compounds in blood or urine.

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Specialties

Clinical PathologyToxicologyEmergency Medicine

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